By law, Maine vital records less than 100 years old are considered to be
private.In order to inspect
these documents, or to obtain copies, an individual must prove that they
are permitted by law to do so.Those authorized to view or obtain a copy of a vital record
include:

·The person named on the record,

·The person’s spouse or registered domestic partner,

·The parent(s) named on the record,

·Descendants of the person named on the record (including children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren to the most remote degree),

·The legal custodian, guardian, or authorized representative of the
person named on the record, and

·Genealogists who have a researcher card issued by the Maine Center
for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Data, Research and Vital
Statistics.

Effective July 12, 2010,
all individuals requesting copies of these records must present positive
identification and, if requesting the record of a parent or grandparent
and you are not a registered genealogist, proof of direct lineage.

Registered genealogists may
only obtain a non-certified copy of a record, unless they can meet the
above requirements for obtaining a certified copy.They may only view or obtain a copy of a birth, death, or
marriage record.

Records 100 years old, or
older, are considered public records and informational copies can be
issued to anyone requesting them.

2.Why do I need to present positive
identification when requesting a record?

While most requests for vital records
are honest attempts to obtain one's own personal documentation, some are
not; some are attempts to obtain information and documents needed to
assume another person’s identity.These documents can be used to obtain a driver’s license, state
photo ID, social security card, and passport under the assumed name,
opening the door to credit card, bank and tax fraud; mail theft, and
social security and insurance fraud.The requirement that you provide positive identification when
requesting a copy of a record helps to protect you and your family from
this type of crime.

3.What are acceptable forms of
identification?

Acceptable forms of
identification include a driver’s license, passport or other government
issued photo identification.

4.What if I do not have an acceptable
photo ID?

If you do not have
acceptable photo identification, you may present two items with your
name on it from the following list: a utility bill, a bank statement, a
car registration, a copy of an income tax return, a personal check with
address, a previously issued vital record or marriage license, a letter
from a government agency requesting a vital record (for example, the
Maine Department of Health and Human Services), a Department of
Corrections identification card, a Social Security card, a DD214, a
hospital birth worksheet, a license or rental agreement, a pay stub
(W-2), a voter registration card, a Social Security disability award
letter, a Medicare or Medicaid insurance card, and a school or employee
photo ID.Other forms of
identification listing your name, date of birth, and address may also be
considered.

5.How would a person demonstrate direct
lineage?

In order to prove direct
lineage when requesting records concerning your parents or grandparents,
a copy of your birth certificate will identify your parents.If your parents were married, this document can be used to obtain
a copy of your parents’ marriage record, which should identify your
grandparents.

Other acceptable proof of
direct lineage could include a hospital or physician’s record of birth
or death, a baptismal record, school enrollment records, military
records, court records, a family bible record; a newspaper engagement,
marriage or birth announcement; an obituary, a U.S. Census enumeration
record, an insurance application, or an affidavit.

Town Hall Rental
Deposit: A $25 deposit is required at the time of reservations.
Reservations cannot be made without a deposit.Cancellation Policy: The deposit will be refunded if
the reservation is cancelled 2 weeks before the event. If cancellation
is made within 2 weeks or less, the deposit will not be refunded.Security deposit: A security deposit for non alcoholic
events is $50, for alcoholic events $100. The deposit shall be returned
after the event if the hall is cleaned and no damage is done.Liability coverage: A Certificate of Insurance for
General Liability is required. If liquor is to be consumed, Liquor
Liability coverage is also needed with the Town of Addison listed as
additional insured in the "Description of Operation/Location Box" on the
Certificate. The date of the event should also be listed in this box.
Your insurance company can issue the Certificate by putting a "Rider" on
your homeowners policy. The insurance company can fax this information
to Town Hall at 483-2153.
If you are going to have liquor on the premises you will need to sign
the form "Release and Indemnification". The "Application for B.Y.O.B
Function" must be completed and sent to the State with a $10 check that
will allow you to have liquor on the premises. The State will send a
letter of approval that the Town will need a copy of.
THE APPLICATION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU GO TO THE TOWN
OFFICE.
NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING